BTS star Suga's 'license revoked' and 'fined' after drunk scooter incident, singer apologises

BTS member Suga, also known as Min Yoongi, took to Weverse to issue a lengthy apology to his fans following a drunk driving incident. Suga explained that he violated traffic rules while riding his electric kickboard home after drinking late at night. The BTS rapper shared that while parking his electric scooter near his home, he fell, prompting a police officer to administer a breathalyzer test. As a result, his license was revoked and he was fined.

Suga's note read, ‘Hello. This is Suga. It is with a very heavy and apologetic heart that I have to come to you with such disappointment. After drinking at dinner last night, I rode home on an electric kickboard. I violated road traffic laws without realising that I was not allowed to use an electric kickboard while drunk due to the simple thought that it was a short distance away.’

The rapper continued, ‘While setting up my electric scooter at the front door of my house, I fell alone. A police officer was nearby, and as a result of a breathalyzer test, my license was revoked, and I was fined. Although no one was harmed or any facilities were damaged during this process, I bow my head in apology to everyone as it is my responsibility and there is no room for excuses.’

‘I apologise to everyone who was hurt by my careless and wrong actions, and I will be more careful in my actions to avoid such incidents in the future,’ concluded his note.

BTS agency BigHit Music also released a statement, saying, ‘Hello. This is Big Hit Music. We apologize for the incident involving BTS member Suga and his electric scooter.’

‘On Tuesday night (June 6), Suga was riding an electric scooter, wearing a helmet, after drinking alcohol. After traveling about 500 meters, he fell while parking. A nearby police officer conducted a sobriety test, leading to a ticket and license revocation. Fortunately, there were no personal injuries or property damage, and Suga returned home under police escort,’ the statement added.

‘We apologise for the disappointment this artist's inappropriate behaviour caused many of you. As a social service worker, he will receive appropriate disciplinary action from his employer for his behaviour. We will be more careful to prevent this from happening in the future. Thank you,’ ended the note.

Suga is currently serving in the South Korean military.

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